Come see what's new this
year in the products you want to give or buy for
yourself.

Tech gifts are fun to
give and get. Cameras, tablets and new Windows 8
devices are sure to be on wish lists this year.
If you haven't finished your shopping by December
3rd, you won't want to miss the elves from
Staples as they showcase their picks for gadgets
to add to your shopping list..

The
December topic of "techie gifts" generated LOTS
of interest among the attendees!
There are a few larger photos in this web album. Look for the "slideshow"
view.

Skype
is software that lets you take phone or text
messages one step higher with the power of video.
Imagine being able to watch Johnny blow out
candles on his birthday cake even though he lives
100's of miles away. Ask any serviceman what it
means to be able to see his children while
serving his country in far away lands.

Come
to our November 5th session
to hear about all the new features
and applications of Skype!

The power of Skype breaks the
barriers of distance and the best part is the basic version
of Skype is FREE.

Come
to see the latest features of the new iPad, iPhone, iPod,
AND a demonstration of Apple TV.

The
digital music industry changed in 2001 with the
introduction of Apple's iPod. In 2007 the iPhone made
headlines and in 2010 the iPad became the tablet everyone
wanted. The new iPhone5 was just announced this month and
a new iPad may be coming before year end.

Best Buy representatives will be our guests this month
with demonstrations and information about all the latest
iDevices.

SEPTEMBER
PICNIC WAS HELD IN PLACE OF GENERAL MEETING THAT FELL ON
LABOR DAY!

You
dont need to spend lots of $$ on software.
Many free programs are as good as those we pay
for; others will save you a trip to the tech
support person. Judy will show us a PowerPoint
presentation with software that might intrigue
you to download the products and enhance your
computing experience.

*Some
unfortunate sound problems were
encountered during this Skype
presentation. To help compensate, Judy
will be posting an updated recording of
the talk for us to access online.

Meanwhile,
the links at right will provide the
helpful handout and an earlier Freebies
video she did for APCUG May 5th, 2012.

Judy is a 24-year member of
the Santa Clarita Valley Computer Club where she
serves as both Editor and President. She is also
co-facilitator for the Southern California
Regional User Group Summit (SCRUGS), a group of
20+ computer clubs in Southern California who
have gotten together quarterly for over 15 years
to share ideas and presenter information, solve
problems, etc.

Judy
is also Chair of the Southwest Technology &
Computer Conference held annually in San
Diego....this is the 19th conference. She has
taught adult education computer classes for 18
years through her local high school district and
is a member of the Pierce College Computer
Applications and Office Technologies Advisory
Committee that meets annually to suggest courses
for the next school year.

Note:
I can vouch for this being a very
worthwhile webinar... I recently attended
Judy's remote presentation through APCUG
and was very impressed by her
preparation. She has lots of good tips
for everyone! Vicki Wassenhove

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July
2nd, 2012 Monday
Evening at 7-8:30 PMLocation:
Library of the Butterworth Home
8th St and 11th Avenue, Moline,
IL

Michael has recently
completed his 26th year
of teaching photography,
digital photography and
photojournalism in the
Art Department and
Journalism Program at
Knox College, in
Galesburg, IL. Over
the past couple years, he
has also been invited to
give gallery talks or
formal lectures in
conjunction with
exhibitions of
photography at the Figge
Art Museum in Davenport.

Godsil's
presentation at QCS will
recount what it was like
to photograph the FedEx
delivery of Giant Pandas
from China to zoos in
Edinburgh, Scotland and
Paris, France as a
contract photographer for
FedEx. He will also
share some insights about
what it was like to be
"behind the
scenes" with FedEx
staff on location as they
planned and executed all
the arrangements for a
successful, worldwide
media event.

As a
young adult, Mike studied
under Ansel
Adams in
a summer workshop which
solidified and deepened
his interest in
photography as fine art.
His personal, creative
photography is primarily
of landscapes and nature
details and is usually
made using a large
format, 4" x 5"
field camera, with
traditional analog film
and darkroom methods. In
recent years he also
increasingly works in
digital photography.
From time to time,
he also accepts
opportunities to shoot
commercial, industrial,
or editorial photo
assignments, such as
these from FedEx that he
will be discussing at
QCS.

Recent
self-assigned projects
have involved multiple
trips to the American
Southwest to photograph
isolated Anasazi Indian
ruins, a trip to Peru to
photograph Machu Picchu
and other Incan ruins,
and an ongoing project
photographing receding
glaciers in Alaska,
Montana, and the Canadian
Rockies. Photographs from
the Anasazi and Inca
sites now comprise a
sizeable solo exhibit
titled Ancient
Echoes in Stone,
which has been exhibited
at several venues over
the past few years.

June 4th, 2012 Monday
Evening at 7-8:30 PMLocation:
Library of the Butterworth Home

Presenter:
Ted Huberts,
QCS Member and Internet SIG Leader

"Vacation
Planning using the Internet"

Nothing says
"summer" like a vacation from your
regular daily routine. Whether traveling across
the state or across the nation, the Internet is a
valuable resource to make any trip a success.

Gone
are the days of writing for travel brochures; now
with just a few mouse clicks you can decide where
you want to go and the best way to get there.
Find the best prices on hotels, air fares, gas,
and attraction tickets. Much of your advance
planning can be done on line from your computer
and then there are apps for your smart phone to
help along the way.

Join
us June 4th when Internet SIG leader, Ted Huberts
shows you how to use the Internet to make your
next vacation a great one.

Bob
Gostischa presents
"Protecting yourself and your identity
online" Its
common wisdom that avoiding suspicious web-based
content and especially dodgy websites
will keep you safe on the Internet.
Unfortunately, that sort of information is
old and outdated technology. Internet
security (protecting both your computer and your
identity online) can, however, be demystified.
This presentation focuses on normal computer
users, rather than IT geeks, and
clearly explains security myths, Internet dos and
donts, the evolution of computer threats,
and more.

Join presenter Bob Gostischa,
as he simplifies, clarifies, and demystifies your
computer,
making your Internet experience a safe one and explaining
why even AARP recommends Avast!

About
the presenter and his association with
Avast:

Norbert
Bob Gostischa, after a
successful career in banking, enjoys his
retirement as an enthusiastic IT security
expert, most notably for Avast Software.

Avast is the
creator of Avast! antivirus software.
Their website www.avast.com
has a discussion and help forum, where
Bob has been helping with
security-related issues since 2004,
having contributed over 17,000 forum
interactions.

Avast! is one
of the most popular antivirus softwares
in the world. Avast has been making
security software for over 20 years and
has more than 160 million users
worldwide.

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April
11th, 2012
Location: United Steel Workers of America Union Hall in
Bettendorf, Iowa
on WEDNESDAYEvening
at 7-8:30 PM

Bruce Buzbee, Founder
and President of "RootsMagic"
will present "Climbing Your
Family Tree with Computer Software"

Genealogy,
the hobby of researching your family history has grown
immensely in the last few years and software to store and
record this data on your computer is essential.

Bruce Buzbee has graciously accepted our invitation to
stop in the Quad-Cities on his way to an Ohio conference.
His popular products "RootsMagic" and
"Personal Historian" have recently been updated
with new and improved features. Both novice and
experienced users will benefit from seeing these products
demonstrated by the author himself. Software will be
available for purchase on the spot. .

Join
Abby Stokes, teacher and author
of "'Is This Thing On? A
Computer Handbook for Late
Bloomers, Technophobes, and the
Kicking & Screaming,"
for a jargon-free introduction to
all the great new things
technology has to offer, from
notebook computers and the iPad
to email and the Internet.
More than 85,000 copies of Abby's
book have already been sold
worldwide. Her companion web site
offers more hand-holding help to
beginners. See: http://abbyandme.com/

Abby
will appear IN-PERSON at
QCS's event held at the Moline
Viking Club @ 1450 41st Street in
Moline, IL

www.inspiredbysavannah.com/.She
relates, "In a
matter of days, my
parents went from fearing
computers to loving them,
all because of this
book."

Do
you have a friend or relative who is
afraid of computers? Bring them!

There
will be more jargon-free help for
computer "newbies" after Abby's
presentation.
QCS will invite non-member beginners to a
free help session on May 7th.

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March
5th, 2012 General Meeting at the Butterworth Education
CenterMonday
Evening at 7-8:30 PM

Melissa Brown, Marketing
Research Officer at Deere Harvester Community
Credit Union will discuss:

"Convenience
and Security with Online Banking"

Online
banking sites offer lots of convenience. You can
learn about ALL that a bank has to offer for
business or personal needs before you ever step
foot inside their building. You can compare CD or
loan rates for different time periods, even after
the bank has closed for the day. Most sites
provide calculators to help with payment
predictions before you buy that new car.

However, when you decide to do more, such as pay
bills online or transfer money between accounts,
the first thing you want to know is: "Is
this site safe and secure?" When DHCU comes
to discuss online banking they will address this
basic question and lots more. If you are still
skeptical about banking online, come get answers
to all your questions.

February
6th, 2012 General Meeting at the Butterworth Education
CenterMonday
Evening at 7-8:30 PMAbby Stokes, Author of
"Is This Thing On?"
"How to Safely Surf the Internet and Find (Almost)
Anything Online"

Bring the World to Your
Fingertips: Learn how to get the most out of your
searches online, including information about safety,
shopping and banking online. Abby will offer her
recommendations of websites for travel, health, finance,
and more.

Abby
"wowed" our audience in 2010 when she helped
Q-C Computer Society "jump start" a
series of beginner classes.

If you missed her in
person, here's a chance to "meet her"
via a Skype connection from New York City. This
will be Abby's third remote presentation for QCS.

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January
2nd, 2012 General MeetingMONDAY
Evening at 7 PMKathy Jacobs: "Facebook
Use and Safety"

It's
the social medium the world can't do without, but learn
to use Facebook safely and keep
up with the changes. Kathy Jacobs, APCUG*President,
will offer some updated advice and tips via Skype. *Association of Personal Computer User Groups

Facebook
began as a private communication network for
students at Harvard University in 2004. By
September of 2006, Facebook was open to EVERYONE
13 years and older. Today there are over 800
million Facebook users worldwide with over forty
percent of United States residents having a
Facebook account.

Facebook
has evolved quickly as a place to share photos
and conversation with friends and family and also
a medium for business promotion. It's no wonder
people want to know more about how to use this
service and how to keep their account safe and
secure. Kathy Jacobs will visit us via Skype to
help us learn more about using Facebook and most
importantly how to be safe doing it.

These
bottom two images were taken at Kathy Jacobs'
"remote presentation" from Arizona via
a Skype connection.

To
see Quad-City Computer Society events
from previous years, follow these links: